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A Dr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD , Family Medicine, answered. You can manage a closed fracture on a daily basis by elevation of the extremity, ice in the early stage (be careful not to burn the skin - keep a layer of padding between the ice bag and the skin), and rest. Good nutrition and adequate hydration is also important.
To avoid a stress fracture, be sure to increase your training intensity gradually, by about 10 percent per week. Make sure to wear proper running shoes while training, and avoid the repeated stress of hard surfaces. Calcium and vitamin D intake can help strengthen bones and avoid cracks or fractures.